Best Side-Rebate Planes for Cleaning a Narrow Groove
A side-rebate plane is a specialist tool for trimming the wall of a narrow rebate...
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How to Plane a Short End Grain Without Tearing the Corner
Why a short end grain is tricky Planing end grain means cutting across the ends...
Best Wooden Jack Planes for Traditional Site Joinery
A wooden jack plane is still a sensible tool for traditional site joinery, especially when...
Plane Cap Iron Settings for Difficult Timber Grain
What the cap iron does The cap iron, also called the chipbreaker, sits on the...
How to Use a Hand Plane to Fit a Window Sash
When a Hand Plane Is the Right Tool A hand plane is useful when a...
Best Hand Planes for Removing Paint from Timber Edges
Why use a hand plane on painted timber edges? A hand plane can remove paint...
Best Hand Planes for Smoothing Timber Worktops Before Fitting
Choosing the right plane for a timber worktop Smoothing a timber worktop before fitting is...
Scrub Plane vs Jack Plane for Removing Uneven Timber Stock
When a board is twisted, cupped, or badly uneven, a smooth plane is the wrong...
How to Plane a Timber Edge to a Marking Knife Line
Planing to a marking knife line is one of the most reliable ways to produce...
Best Jointer Planes for Straightening Long Timber Edges
Straightening a long timber edge is one of the jobs where a longer hand plane...